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Yahoo’s New CEO Departs from Yang

Carol Bartz, Yahoo’s new CEO, is a sharp departure from soft-spoken predecessor Jerry Yang, with a “short, sharp and at times combative” way of speaking, the New York Times reports. Investors want her to focus on whether to sell the…

8.5 Mil Homes Will See DTV Problems, Study Says

New estimates find that as many as 8.5 million households still using over-the-air TV signals will experience difficulty receiving DTV transmissions after next month’s scheduled analog shutoff, TVNewser reports, citing new information from research firm Centris. The firm’s study says…

DTV Coupon Fund Would Grow With New House Plan

In what may be a hint that the date for the digital TV conversion date will be postponed past Feb. 17, a House of Representatives panel is proposing that any new government stimulus plan include a 50% increase in funds…

‘Hannity’ Goes HD, Boosts Online Presence

Fox News’ new edition of “Hannity” has undertaken the goal of expanding its online presence as part of its new image, TVNewser reports. Earlier this week Fox News Channel saw the debut of Sean Hannity’s 9 p.m. news show without…

FoxNews.com Begins Daytime Online Schedule

FoxNews.com has launched “The Strategy Room” with a new lineup of streaming online shows featuring news and commentary, WebNewser reports. Programming on the Web site begins at 9 a.m. ET with “The Morning Clique,” followed by “Fox Entertainment Hour” and…

FCC Chair Kevin Martin Calls It Quits

Federal Communication Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin used his last agency meeting as chairman to announce he will leave the commission, rather than staying on in the Obama administration. Mr. Martin’s departure was expected, but he had previously declined to…

Rounding Up HD News: Comedy Central Goes HD; CBS Plans HD Inauguration Coverage

Comedy Central Goes HD Comedy Central has made the move to high definition on Cablevision, with HD coverage reaching Cox and DirecTV viewers by the end of the month, TelevisionWeek reported. The HD channel will make available the last 30…

Deal Puts CBS Content on Verizon’s FiOS, VCast

CBS and Verizon penned a long-term program carriage and retransmission-consent agreement, bringing both high-definition and standard-definition CBS content to Verizon’s on-demand FiOS TV service, the two companies announced Monday. The new agreement provides FiOS TV with CBS shows including “CSI:…

HDTV Buyers Want Internet Access Built Into TVs

The incorporation of Internet access is becoming an important factor behind new high-definition TV set purchases, with nearly three-fourths of people who plan to buy a new television stating they want a browser built into their set, a new survey…

HD Picks: Something Old, Something New

HD programming picks for Jan. 15-21: “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Lost,” “Lie to Me” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” (CBS) Thurs., Jan. 15, 9 p.m.: Grissom is on the case for the last time as William Petersen’s tenure on “CSI” draws…